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LIFT UP REVERSE GRINDING
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:41 pm
by Danni-corsababe
I am new on ere n wanted to know if all lift up reverse gearboxes grind when going into reverse, even when gently selecting. i know my clutch is alryt just ad a look at it. So has any1 else got this problem??
Re: LIFT UP REVERSE GRINDING
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:04 pm
by matius576
not had that problem yet on mine it goes in ok, try changin the gearbox oil is may be thick n black
Re: LIFT UP REVERSE GRINDING
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:00 pm
by HMN480E
I'd say adjust the clutch cable!
Does you clutch pedle sit lower than the rest??
Re: LIFT UP REVERSE GRINDING
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:36 pm
by CorsaTD
possibly ur gear linkages have gone... they cost about 12 quid to replace all the plastic bushings totally worth it... there a bastard to change though
Re: LIFT UP REVERSE GRINDING
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:27 pm
by Danni-corsababe
my clutch is raised higher than the rest of my pedals coz im a short arse
ill try changin th oil first b4 i spend owt. thanks
Re: LIFT UP REVERSE GRINDING
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 1:30 am
by danny-6000xtr
wont go into reverse very well? or 1st or second? if so it be a Gear linkage worn... new ones Retails at £55+vat from Vauxhall... and there a bastard to fit... and they ask you if you want the pin as well... you need that too..
Re: LIFT UP REVERSE GRINDING
Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 4:12 pm
by CorsaTD
no! all u need to do is replace the rubber bushes on the gear linkages.... took me around an hoour u need to take out the batery and
Re: LIFT UP REVERSE GRINDING
Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:21 pm
by fightstar
?????
Re: LIFT UP REVERSE GRINDING
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 12:49 am
by deano_182003
ive just had that problem found that where you adjust ur clutch the cable as twisted and was slightly adjusting itself worth checking urs is ok and just nipping it up a lil hope this helps
Re: LIFT UP REVERSE GRINDING
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:08 pm
by gidged500
Yeah its defo you clutch cable i had the same problem mine was frayed really badly n that was the problem
Re: LIFT UP REVERSE GRINDING
Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 1:58 am
by corsamatt2008
clutch cable it will be, mine did the same just adjust the cable and tighten it untill u can see difference.
Re: LIFT UP REVERSE GRINDING
Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 1:58 am
by madeinbarmston
a mechanic told me it was common only on the 3 cylinder (GLS) model, it must use a differnet gearbox and clutch to the 4 cylinder 1.2 version. my girlfriend and i both have gls corsa's and this has happened a few times, the clutch has to be pressed fully into the footwell to avoid grinding.